OHIO
The "Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives" campaign is being conducted in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Mental Health. The primary missions of the Ohio Department of Mental Health are to ensure that quality mental health care is available in communities to all Ohioans, particularly individuals with serious mental illness, and to provide inpatient and outpatient services to the public. Last year, Ohio’s community mental health systems provided services to 250,000 people, including more than 70,000 children. You can learn more about the Ohio Department of Mental Health here, or by calling (877) 275-6364.
Ohio also has a program focused entirely on school-age children called "Red Flags". "Red Flags" helps all adults who interact with children—from teachers and parents to bus drivers and school administrators—be more aware of signs that show a child may be having a mental health problem. "Red Flags" also provides advice and resources for adults in helping children with mental health disorders.
For more information about mental health in Ohio, you can contact any of the organizations listed below.
Ohio Department of Mental Health
Responsible for funding, reviewing, and monitoring community mental health programs.
Also provides inpatient and outpatient services to the public mental
health system.
www.mh.state.oh.us
Tel: 614-466-2596
Toll Free: 877-275-6364
Mental Health Associations in Ohio
Several Ohio regions have National Mental Health Association chapters, which
can provide information about local services and advocacy programs.
For information on Ohio chapters, contact the National Mental Health
Association Information Center.
www.nmha.org
Tel: 703-684-5968
Toll-Free: 800-969-6642
TTY: 800-433-5969
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Ohio
Offers support, advocacy, and information about community services for
families and individuals.
www.namiohio.org
Tel: 614-224-2700
Toll-Free: 800-686-2646
Ohio Advocates for Mental Health
Ohio’s primary consumer advocacy organization.
www.ohioadvocates.org
Tel: 614-340-6264
Toll-Free: 800-860-0118
Toll-Free in OH: 800-589-2603
Ohio Legal Rights Service
Ohio’s protection and advocacy agency for people with mental illnesses;
investigates reports of abuse and neglect in facilities.
www.state.oh.us/olrs
Tel: 614-466-7264 Toll-Free in OH: 800-282-9181
TTY: 614-728-2553 TTY Toll-Free in OH: 800-858-3542
Ohio Federation for Children’s Mental Health
Statewide family organization that advocates for family-driven, flexible,
wraparound services and supports associated with childhood emotional
and behavioral disorders.
www.ohfederation.org
Toll-Free: 800-589-2603
